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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,847.40, 553,335.90 and 132,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,847.40, 553,335.90 and 132,327.40 is: 198,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,847.40 : 553,335.90 = 132,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,847.40/553,335.90 = 132,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,847.40x = 553,335.90 × 132,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,847.40x = 73,221,500,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,221,500,973.66/368,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,514.35

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